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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.04, 876.05 and 151.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.04, 876.05 and 151.18 is: 226.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.04 : 876.05 = 151.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.04/876.05 = 151.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.04x = 876.05 × 151.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.04x = 132,440.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,440.48/584.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.77

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